How the Drummer from Man or Astro-Man? Brought the World to his Hometown

This is how Brian Teasley, drummer of Man or Astro-Man?, lived a global punk rock existence from garage jams to international tours to opening a music venue back home. Teasley has opened for David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, and Brian Wilson. Learn about the DIY music venues, surf punk influences and the community that fueled his career. We couldn’t do this without you! Support us by donating here: https://donate.aptv.org/ Watch more Monograph videos here ►    • Watch Monograph on Alabama Public Television   👨‍🚀 Brian Teasley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrostuff/... Venue/Club: https://saturnbirmingham.com/ MONOGRAPH is a docu-series produced by Alabama Public Television, showcasing Alabama’s rich creative and artistic diversity. We highlight a multitude of disciplines and human identities, both inside and outside the traditional art world. Watch our quarterly broadcast specials on the PBS app or your local Alabama Public Television station. Chapters: 00:00 Man or Astro-Man? Influences 1:06 Family Christmas Concerts 1:48 Why he chose the drums 2:48 Why is Man or Astro-man an instrumental band 4:34 Out of town bands 7:13 Becoming a club owner: Bottletree & Saturn #artist #music #alabama #indiemusic #punkrock #diymusic #surfpunk #entrepreneur #drummer #musician #garagerock